Monthly Archive:: August 2015

We don’t often take our mobility into consideration until it becomes compromised. Injuries, whether caused by an accident, condition or mistreatment, can have a dramatic impact on your mobility and range of movement. And no part of the human body is more prone than the muscles and bones that make up your back. We’ve made

If you’re like most people, some days you wake up raring to go, and other days it’s hard to get motivated to do anything. However, that doesn’t mean you have to sit back and ride out your lack of motivation. Luckily, you can learn the secrets of staying motivated and apply them to your life

Everything you say, think, and do first starts as activity in your brain. Many studies have shown that keeping your brain healthy and sharp can result in improved sleep quality, memory, energy, mood, and even activity level. Furthermore, keeping your brain sharp can decrease depression, anxiety and stress, along with lowering your risk of developing

Your feet are the foundation of your body. They support you, transport you, keep you balanced, and affect the rest of your body from your ankles up. The health of your feet has a big impact on your overall mobility, and you may be damaging them without even realizing it. Here are five common things

World travel is something we all crave, regardless of age or capability. And making the decision to choose a walking cane as your travel companion can open up your list of easily accessible dream vacations dramatically! If you dream of walking the streets of London, or taking in the sights at the Louvre, but dread

As a person ages, his or her risk of having a stroke becomes much greater. In fact, after 55 years of age, your chance of having a stroke nearly doubles each decade of your life. While this might be scary, if you know the signs of having a stroke, you can quickly seek help, which increases the chance

Among older adults, accidental falls are the leading cause of injury, according to the CDC. Emergency room reports show that injuries related to falls include lacerations, hip fractures and head trauma. In fact, the most common cause of head trauma among all age groups is accidental falls. You can reduce your risk of falling with

Whether you have had an injury, a disability, illness, or are simply aging, you may find it harder to get around. Life changes that affect mobility severely impact the quality of life of someone who is used to being independent. The good news is that you may still be able to be as independent as

When used properly, a walking cane is a ticket to freedom and mobility. However, there are three common mistakes that can make using a cane far less effective and even dangerous. Don’t take another step with your cane until you read this! 1. Walking with the Cane on Your Weak Side Actually, you place it

Struggling with mobility can be embarrassing. No one wants to be seen feeling shaky or unstable. To make matters worse, fumbling with clunky mobility aids can make you feel like you’re surrendering your independence. The most common reaction to mobility challenges is to slow down and move less. Unfortunately, that’ll only make matters worse. There’s